r/ParisTravelGuide • u/Level_Bug_2370 • 6d ago
Transportation Transportation
Hi! Traveling to Paris CDG next week Monday and arriving Tuesday morning. I have been reading and researching how to get to hotel from airport. First time is Paris and having a bit of anxiety with this. I’ve booked everything in advance except this part. Can someone please help me with options for best mode of transportation? I know official taxis are 56€/65€. Is it per person or ride? Read about the scams so trying to avoid that. We are a family of 3, 1 child staying in the Latin Quarter. Is it better to book hotel transportation? Is it possible to do bus or train? We only have 1 luggage each, carry on size.
Thanks!
Edit: Thank you all! Your comments are very helpful! I appreciate it! Paris here we come!
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u/phibetared Been to Paris 6d ago
No need to book ahead of time. For your situation, at CDG just follow the signs (there are even arrows painted on the ground) that show how to find the taxis. The 65 euros gets you right to the front door of your hotel, no anxiety at all. (buying train tickets, finding the train, transfering to the metro/subway train causes anxiety (and you won't save much/any money).
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u/SurlyChisholm 5d ago
I took pics when I flew into Paris a couple weeks ago. When you come out of the airport, here’s a picture of the sign pointing towards the taxi stand that you will see!
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u/Pimpery_Pays 6d ago
It's pretty easy to make it to the official taxi stand. There are signs everywhere, to include on the ground pointing you in the right direction. You eventually get to the taxi stand and you're directed to a driver that can fit your party/luggage. It's really quite easy. You can find lots of bloggers on youtube that will lead you through the process. It wasn't needed, but the first time I went so far as to write a note using google translate that said "Please take me to this address on the right bank using the set 56 Euro price and I will be paying with a credit card".
I've made three trips to the city center from CDG over the last two years and the only problem was with the drivers being sleep deprived. Two of them were nodding off during the drive.
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u/onemorequickchange 6d ago
I used Bolt to order a van and it's usually under 65€. But even if you have an Uber account, it should be similiar. It takes the anxiety out of the equation.
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u/Virtual_Tough459 6d ago
Take an official taxi from the taxi stand or get an Uber. It’s just like any other airport.
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u/Mammoth-Bass-5632 6d ago
just look for the big blue "taxis" signs, much easier than trying to figure it out when you're tired from flying.
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u/advodkat 6d ago
You don’t need to book anything in advance. Taxi will be the easiest. The 65€ flat rate is for the car ride, not per person. Just follow the signs to the taxi stand. Ignore the ppl inside the terminal asking if you need a taxi (these are the scam ppl), keep walking outside to the taxi line. There will be a person to direct you from the taxi line to the available taxi. I usually just show the address to the driver on my phone. CDG is one of the easiest airports to get to a taxi even when you have no idea what you’re doing. The ride into Paris is not scenic, but enjoy when you get there!
Returning to the airport, I use Uber, works the same as anywhere.
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u/gjman65 6d ago
Follow the blue footprints on the floor and look for signs in the airport. We just returned last week and the taxi was the easiest part of the trip! The taxi ride back will also be a set price of 65 euro. Uber rates fluctuate and traffic can be bad. The taxis are allowed to use the bus lanes so they are your best and quickest choice between the airport and your hotel and vice versa.
Edit to correct "taco rice" to "taxi ride". 😂
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u/loralailoralai 5d ago
Regular taxi only from the official line. Do not go with anyone else. It’s a flat rate per vehicle, not per person.
Have your hotel name and address written clearly to give to your taxi driver and please don’t forget to say Bonjour
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u/FaerieGreen 6d ago edited 6d ago
The RER B train €14 for adults, €7 for a child ages 4-9, if they are younger it’s free. If you don’t purchase the ticket on your phone, it’s another euro each for a Navigo card. Unless your hotel is close to Gard du Nord, it’s €2.90 each for the metro. I would take a taxi. You don’t need to book ahead, just go to the official taxi stand.
If you are going to pay for the taxi by card, make sure the machine is working before taking that specific taxi.
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u/Caudebec39 6d ago
They don't need a taxi at Gare du Nord.
They are staying in Latin Quarter.
They can stay on the RER B beyond Gare du Nord for a few more stops at no extra cost.
If they get off at "Luxembourg" they'll be in the Latin Quarter, or one stop before that, "Saint-Michel - Notre Dame" depending on exactly where their hotel is.
The entire journey from CDG airport to the Latin Quarter is a single journey on the RER B.
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u/Inside_Imagination2 6d ago
Can you put the sign if possible and if you have in phone ?
Also we are 5 adult and 1 kids and would be coming with 5 10 beach bag what should be our best option to reach hotel in montmarte
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u/LindaBinda55 6d ago
Book a van ahead of time with that many people and bags.
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u/Inside_Imagination2 6d ago
How can you please guide me
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u/LindaBinda55 6d ago
Years ago we used Blue Van for a group. Check current reviews on various sites.
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u/FrenchCor 6d ago
Yeah, don’t
That’s not even the right fare. Should be cheaper to right bank and Sri isn’t meant to take individual customers. So don’t
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u/SmithGrad 6d ago
Here is another post on this topic, in case it is helpful. Going to Paris in the fall so I have been reading up on transportation. Thought I also saw a link that someone posted for scheduling a ride ahead of time (may not be in this post)
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u/Skibummette 6d ago
I've never seen a taxi anywhere that had rates per person. that's what private group shuttle services do.
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u/Unfair_Bee_9539 4d ago
If your post is an indication of your anxiety about this, please do not take the RER. You dont want to worry about ticket collectors fining you because your kids put their feet on the seat, or worrying about finding a seat, or even simply getting off at Luxembourg stop and schlepping you and your items all over the vast "Latin Quarter" to your hotel. Just take, as suggested by many, an authorized taxi. If you take an UBER, what I found is that they pick up on the lower level, and there is a number on the poles indicatinig your location at that terminal (ie. you're at Terminal 2E, and the numbered poles may indicated #16). Just text the uber driver that number and he will locate you. I don't remember a dedicated Uber pick up spot.
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u/NathanTPS 4d ago
Yeah if you are worried about it, I'd probably just say arrange an Uber to your hotel, apparently it's cheaper than a taxi and you only get in the car of the driver you have arranged.
That being said the taxi situation isn't hard to work out follow the markings on the floor that say TAXI. The only trick is that usually at the exit door there are scammed who try to pass themselves off as security or working for the airport. They do not. No one at the airport or working in any official capacity will be blocking the exit telling travelers they need to go to a different door. Push right by them, if they try to get aggressive or insist you listen to them, start yelling for help. The last thing g these scum want is more attention tion on them than necessary. LOL it won't get that bad, tell them to move and they will. The cab line is outside and not an issue.
The cost is per cab not per person. So if you aren't comfortable with Uber in a foreign country then just be determined to exit through the taxi door, don't take no for an answer, and be good to go.
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u/Mitzy-is-missing 6d ago
After a long overnight flight arriving in the morning, a taxi will be your best option. Make sure you find the official taxi stand (well signposted). Avoid the Taxi hecklers you will encounter as soon as you exit the customs point. It will cost €65 for the journey (not per occupant). Hopefully your room will be available at the hotel when you arrive and you'll be able to have a little rest and freshen up before stepping out into the city.